The adverse childhood experience (ACE) questionnaire has become a critical part of public health. It offers physicians a screening tool to evaluate patients, gaining valuable insights into their ...

People who have experienced adverse childhood experiences are at increased risk of developing depression later in life that ...

I was recently working with a young mother who struggled with depression and anxiety in the difficult year following the birth of her child. In addition to managing the herculean task of adjusting to ...

In the mid-1990s, the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) was introduced through a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This study was ...

This expert guide supports clinicians, educators, legal advocates, judges, and mental health professionals in effectively screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It integrates ...

We know that experiences from our childhood, both good and bad, shape who we become as adults. But, understanding what kinds of early experiences have staying power into adulthood and the wide range ...

Our experiences as children can affect the way we feel and function throughout our lives. While early adversity or trauma can have lasting effects on our health and well-being, healing is possible — ...